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The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Matt Vensel believes Vikings third-year DE Scott Crichton is on the roster bubble.

A third-round pick in 2014, Crichton has played just 145 defensive snaps in two seasons. With Minnesota loaded at defensive end, Crichton is unlikely to get an opportunity this year even if he sticks on the team. He likely needs to beat out Justin Trattou, Stephen Weatherly, and Zach Moore for a roster spot. Jul 26 - 11:56 AM

Vikings placed DE Scott Crichton on season-ending injured reserve with a concussion and neck injury.

DE Zach Moore was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move. A 2014 third-round pick, Crichton has yet to record a sack and has played limited snaps in 21 career games. His spot on the 2016 roster is not guaranteed. Sat, Dec 19, 2015 12:37:00 PM

Vikings DE Scott Crichton has reportedly "made a big jump" in his second NFL offseason.

He's getting first-team reps at OTAs with Brian Robison sidelined. Crichton was active for eight games as a rookie, but projects for a bigger role in the defensive line rotation. The Vikings are giving Crichton a look on the inside in nickel packages. Crichton can put pressure on Robison with a strong camp. Fri, Jun 5, 2015 05:45:00 PM

Mike Zimmer was unsatisfied with Minnesota's in-place pass rush after taking the Vikings' coaching job. The Vikes have since re-signed Everson Griffen, inked Corey Wootton, used a top-ten pick on Anthony Barr, and added Crichton in the top 75. Crichton projects as a Charles Johnson-type player capable of playing end in base packages and rushing from the inside in nickel and dime. Wed, May 21, 2014 08:19:00 PM

Depth Charts

Adrian Peterson (knee, I.R.) said he won't return this season if the Vikings are eliminated from playoff contention before he is ready.

Asked if he still plans to play this season, Peterson said, "That's something I envision." He's progressed to making cuts, and says he can pretty much do everything right now, though he admits it's different on a practice field than in game situations. Peterson isn't going to play this week against the Jaguars, but there have been whispers he could play as soon as Week 15.

Soaking up checkdowns, Thielen actually led the Vikings in receiving yards, but committed a catastrophic blunder in the fourth quarter, losing a fumble on a punt return. It was encouraging that Thielen remained so involved even with Stefon Diggs back in the lineup, but his kind of game is his absolute ceiling. Most weeks he'll catch 4-6 passes for 40-60 yards. You can do better.

Vikings signed No. 188 overall pick TE David Morgan to a four-year contract.

Morgan gets a $135,456 signing bonus at his draft slot. He showed well in agility drills in pre-draft workouts, but ran extremely slow at 5.02 in the forty. Morgan's ticket to the roster will be special teams and blocking skill.

Long had to be carted off after going down late in the fourth quarter. He wasn't playing well this season, but his loss is a blow to an already injured offensive line. RT T.J. Clemmings and LG Alex Boone are Minnesota's top candidates to replace Long.

Vikings RG Brandon Fusco exited the Week 5 win against the Texans with a concussion.

He left on the first series and never returned. Zac Kerin took over at right guard once Fusco left, giving the Vikings three reserves on the offensive line with T.J. Clemmings at left tackle and Jeremiah Sirles at right tackle. The bye is coming at a good time for Minnesota.